Post by South-Punk Admin on Jun 3, 2019 11:39:59 GMT
Southend Punk was saddened to hear of the passing of Roky Erickson (July 15th 1947 – May 31st 2019) legendary frontman and founder member of The 13th Floor Elevators. As well as his work with The Elevators, his many solo works and especially albums with The Aliens & The Explosives are truly amazing, and Casting The Runes still remains one of the most incendiary live albums of all time.
No Taste Experience was ever complete without a transcendent blast of psychedelic classic 'You're Gonna Miss Me'. Many years later I had the privilege of seeing Roky live, and all the magic was still there, as we all sang Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer) ...
www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jun/01/roky-erickson-us-psychedelic-rock-star-dies-aged-71
www.nme.com/news/music/psychedelic-rock-legend-roky-erickson-has-died-2503768
www.rokyerickson.com/
R.I.P. Roky
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No Taste Experience was ever complete without a transcendent blast of psychedelic classic 'You're Gonna Miss Me'. Many years later I had the privilege of seeing Roky live, and all the magic was still there, as we all sang Two Headed Dog (Red Temple Prayer) ...
www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jun/01/roky-erickson-us-psychedelic-rock-star-dies-aged-71
www.nme.com/news/music/psychedelic-rock-legend-roky-erickson-has-died-2503768
www.rokyerickson.com/
R.I.P. Roky
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